Table 2

Mean (SD) domain responses for all patients at baseline and follow-up for COPD assessment test (CAT)

DomainBaseline (stage 1)Follow-up (stage 2)P value
Cough1.7 (1.2)1.2 (1.2)<0.001
Phlegm1.1 (1.4)1.0 (1.3)0.168
Chest tightness2.1 (1.5)1.7 (1.3)0.002
Breathlessness3.4 (1.2)2.4 (1.3)<0.001
Activity limitation3.1 (1.5)2.4 (1.3)<0.001
Confidence to leave home2.2 (1.6)1.8 (1.4)0.001
Sleep2.7 (1.5)2.3 (1.5)0.006
Energy3.5 (1.0)3.0 (1.1)<0.001
  • COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.